Can I just take a moment...

[Beanie]

I have lost 42 pounds! LOL It is finally starting to sink in about much weight I have lost!!

I feel almost emotional today as I think I am finally realizing how far I have come here...I mean, it seems like only yesterday I was talking to Kath about how it was going to take forever to reach that first 50 pound loss and now it is almost here! Kath is the biggest reason behind why I am even on this board...She told me about WISH one day and said, "You should join us in the Challenge" and well the rest is History! So, thanks Kath...I know you are going to say that it isn't you and that I am doing it on my own, but without you and that encouragement to take the first step, I would not be 42 pound lighter today!!

Thanks so much...and I don't think I tell you quite enough how much I just adore you!! You are a very dear friend of mine and I treasure our friendship each day! Hugs!

 

[PAdisMOM]

Way to go, beanie!

It really can be overwhelming when you stop and think...42 pounsd, wow! I've lost 42 pounds. Like yo said, there were probably times when you never thought you would do it. And now you've done it!!

you should feel proud. We are all proud of you!

 

[TigH]

((((((((((((Beanie))))))))))))))))

You are SUCH an INCREDIBLE INSPIRATION!!!

Go on, get emotional! We're here to celebrate with you big time, and to feel emotional with you too!!!!!!

 

[ohMom]

{{{BEANIE}}}

I never doubted you for a minute!

Congratulations girlfriend! you have earned that awesome feeling of sucess - enjoy it, flaunt it, ooze it!!!!!

Pictures!! we want pictures!!!!

 

[tiggerlover]

Beanie, you can take all the moments you want.

42 pounds, WOW!!! That is a terrific accomplishment, you should be so proud of yourself. It is a long journey we are on and when we move downward we sometimes do not realize just how successful we are. Congratulations on your success!!!!

 

[helenk]

Congrats,
You are an inspiration to the rest of us. Every time I read about the weight loss of others and realize how much support is on this board it makes me feel good!

 

[nicolep91]

You're doing so great, Beanie!! I just know you'll be reaching that 50 lb. mark soon!

 

[KarenNY]

Congrats, Beanie, on that 42 pound loss. Kath was also my inspiration to take the WISH challenge. The encouragement we receive from everyone on this board is fabulous.

 

[geetey]

I agree with Debbi, Beanie. Take all of the moments you want!!! You are doing GREAT!!!!!!!!!

 

[CALIFLADY]

Yep, Katholyn's the reason that I'm here, too. A true inspiration and such a positive supporter! I didn't join for months, but just knew in the back of my mind, Katholyn was there, waiting for me to jump on board, literally. And the day I signed up (Sept 1), she was right there applauding me!

Congratulations, Beanie!

 

[Mackey Mouse]

Bravo to you Beanie.... I know how hard you have worked, it is not easy to lose weight and stay focused.. You have done that....I cannot wait to see the new you at WDW, you go girl..

 

[rbuzzotta]

Go Beanie, Go Beanie!! You go Girl!!!

WOW, 42 lbs. What an inspiration!!

Thanks for the positive inspiration for me today.....my day will be better for reading about your accomplishment!!!

 

[jimmytammy]

Congratulations and you take all of the "moments" you want, you deserve them. Losing 42 pounds is a great success and you keep up all of your hard work and you be where you want to be in no time. Thanks for sharing and being an inspiration to us all.

 

[Beanie]

Thanks for all your wonderful comments...although I should say something else here...

I did not mean to post that the way it sounded...Kath was a huge inspiration to me, but <b>everyone</b> on this board is a motivator as well for me....All of you have helped me through this and posted encouraging comments and support and for that I am truly thankful! I do not want to leave anyone on this board out in my accomplishments since you all have played a big part on this journey!! I have a special place for each and every one of you in my heart, you will never really understand how much this board means to me...

Thanks to all my WISH friends for helping me in this wonderful journey...

 

[cinmell]

Congratulations on losing 42 lbs, that's fantastic! It's stories like yours that keep me inspired!

 

[pajammatam]

CONGRATULATIONS!
Way to go from IGTD.......

 

[ead79]

Way to go Beanie! That's the wonderful thing about the WISH board--we all inspire each other! Kath inspired you, now your 42 pound loss has inspired me--WAY TO GO!!!

 

[nativetxn]

WISH is a terrific place, Bean. I'm glad you are with us here, you help keep me motivated. See? I had an ulterior motive inviting you

One thought for you though. If you were painting a picture and I gave you a brush, would I get credit for the painting?

If you were driving in a race and I gave you directions would I get credit for you winning the race?

If you were baking a cake and I gave you a recipe would I get credit for the finished product? (You'd better <i>not</i> be baking any cakes, young lady).

I offered you a tool (WISH) and you did the work. {{{HUGS}}}

You are doing great!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Congratulations on losing 42 pounds, Beanie!! You are such an inspiration!! I'm so glad you're part of our WISH family!!!!

It does seem like it will take forever at first doesn't it? But we keep chipping away at it (no, not chocolate chip!) and before we know it, it's gone!!

 

[squitty]

Wow Beanie 42lbs Way to go!!

I can only hope that in a few months I will be posting the same thing.
What an inspirtation.

Congrtaulations